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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.51, 611.25 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.51, 611.25 and 270.52 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.51 : 611.25 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.51/611.25 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.51x = 611.25 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.51x = 165,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,355.35/407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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